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Darien

Wisconsin · 1,573 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Darien has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,573
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+21%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Darien
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(87)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(117)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(102)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(99)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(92)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(210)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.3%(240)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(183)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(223)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(142)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(60)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,135
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,627
+74%since 2000
from $17,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−18%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Darien on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,323)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,124)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(363)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.3%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.6%(141)
Puerto Rican3.3%(48)
Ancestry
German37.3%(549)
Irish13.6%(200)
English9.4%(138)
Norwegian7.5%(110)
Polish7.4%(109)
Italian7.1%(104)
American5.7%(84)
Swedish2.7%(39)
Dutch2.4%(36)
Scottish2%(30)
Ukrainian1.6%(23)
Austrian1.4%(20)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Latvian1.3%(19)
Welsh1%(14)
Danish0.8%(12)
Czech0.7%(10)
French0.6%(9)
Greek0.6%(9)
Hungarian0.4%(6)
Swiss0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.4%(138)
Married55.9%(224)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.7%(39)
Women 15+
Never married15.2%(75)
Married53.5%(264)
Widowed6.9%(34)
Divorced24.3%(120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien, Wisconsin?

Darien, Wisconsin has about 1,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Darien, Wisconsin earns about $64,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien, Wisconsin expensive?

In Darien, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Darien, Wisconsin?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Darien, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of people in Darien, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darien, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Darien, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 415 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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